Giggles&Glutes Podcast
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Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Beyond Kegels: Transform Your Health with Monique Koopman’s Expertise
Welcome back to Giggles and Glutes! In this episode, we're joined by special guest Monique Koopman, a pelvic floor therapist. Monique shares essential insights into pelvic floor health, focusing on its importance during pregnancy and postpartum. Learn what a pelvic floor therapist does, how pregnancy affects the pelvic floor, and the best exercises to strengthen it before and after birth. Monique discusses common postpartum pelvic floor issues, the role of breathing and core engagement, and safe ways to return to strength training. This episode is packed with valuable information for women aiming to empower themselves through fitness and confidence. Don't miss out on these expert tips!
Timeline:
00:00 Welcome to Giggles and Glutes
00:03 Introduction to Monique Koopman
00:22 Importance of Pelvic Floor Health
01:07 Monique's Professional Background
02:42 Understanding the Pelvic Floor
04:57 Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy
06:39 Postpartum Pelvic Floor Issues
08:05 Rehabilitation and Cultural Perspectives
18:14 Starting Pelvic Floor Exercises Post-Childbirth
23:34 Understanding Vaginal Health Risks
23:50 The Benefits of Weight Training for Women
26:01 Connection Breath and Core Engagement
27:14 Breathing Techniques and Common Misconceptions
28:38 Pelvic Floor Health During Pregnancy
30:00 Postpartum Strength Training and Pelvic Floor Recovery
35:19 Advanced Pelvic Floor Treatments
40:39 Effective Pelvic Floor Exercises
44:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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